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  • Leaking electricity meter

  • The important thing is not to panic. With a few simple checks we'll get the problem solved as quickly as possible.

    If the leaking substance is hot

    If there’s a hot substance like black tar leaking from your electricity meter, and it has a strange smell, you need to contact our Emergency line immediately on 0800 300 999.

    If Scottish Hydro is not your local network operator, use our list of emergency phone numbers.

    If the leaking substance is cold

    If it’s cold and there’s no smell, phone our Enquiry line on 0800 980 8754*. They will pass your details on to our engineers who will contact you to make an appointment to change the fuse.

    If Scottish Hydro is not your local network operator, phone us on 0800 980 8754*. Our advisers will take your details and pass them to your local network operator who will contact you to discuss the work.


  • *We may monitor your call to help improve our customer service.
  • Got an emergency?

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    Find out who you need to call if you have an emergency with your gas, electricity or pay as you go meter.

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